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GWNET Mentoring Programme 2018

GWNET’s mentoring programme provided a tailored, global support system for women in junior and middle management roles in the energy sector. Launched in April 2018, the programme focused on creating compatible mentor-mentee matches to support participants’ career growth. Though primarily run online over 12 months, the programme encouraged in-person meetings at relevant events to enhance relationships.

Key elements included a web-based kickoff meeting, followed by knowledge webinars that brought mentors and mentees together as a group. The programme wrapped up with an interactive online graduation meeting, allowing participants to celebrate their progress. Mentors and mentees dedicated approximately two hours per month to these structured activities.

  • Ana Rovzar: International Relations & Communication Manager, RES4Africa Foundation, Italy
  • Angélica Afanador-Ardila: Managing Consultant Energy and Climate Policy, Ecofys, Germany
  • Chebet Lesan: Founder, Bright Green Renewable Energy, Kenya
  • Elsa Garcia Diez: Customer Support Coordinator, Solaris Offgrid, Spain
  • Filagot Tesfaye: Managing Director, On Energy Consult, Ethiopia
  • Hammami Souhir: Global Environmental Outlook 6 Fellow, UN Environment Programme, France
  • Joelle Matte: Lead Expert on Energy and Gender/ Social Inclusion, Econoler, Canada
  • Pirjo Jantunen: Manager, Corporate Social Responsibility, Helen, Finland
  • Rose Atkinson: Operational Excellence Manager, SolarNow BV, Uganda
  • Sandra Caballero: Gender Focal Point, GIZ, Mexico
  • Stine Bundgaard Carlé: Co-Founder and COO, AMMP Technologies, Netherlands
  • Barbara Fischer-Aupperle: Founding Partner, GWNET, Germany
  • Christine Wörlen: Director and Founder, Arepo Consult, Germany
  • Christine Lins: Executive Director, GWNET, Austria
  • Emily Koulouvaris: Managing Director, Revelle Group, Greece
  • Irene Giner-Reichl: President, GWNET, Austria
  • Laura Williamson: Partnership Development, REN21, United States/New Zealand
  • Lucia Haeger: Senior Vice President Global Sourcing, PERI GmbH, Germany
  • Rabia Ferroukhi: Deputy Director – Knowledge, Policy and Finance Center, IRENA, Algeria/Austria
  • Rana Ghoneim: Chief- Energy systems and Infrastructure Division, UNIDO, Austria
  • Sandra Mejia: Freelance Consultant and Part-time Advisor, Istituto de Promocion Humana (INPRHU), Nicaragua
  • Sandra Retzer: Director Development Policy Forum, GIZ, Germany

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Energising Women to Advance the Energy Transition in the SADC Region Mentoring Programme 2026

Run by GWNET and SACREEE
This mentorship programme strives to empower women energy professionals from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. Now in its second edition, the initiative specifically aims to advance the careers of women from junior to mid-level management roles, equipping them with the tools, knowledge, and networks needed to nurture their professional growth. Through mentoring, networking opportunities, and skill-building, the programme fosters leadership potential and enhances participants’ contributions to the sustainable energy sector. 
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Pacific Women in Power (PWIP) Mentoring Program

GWNET and The World Bank
The Pacific Women in Power (PWIP) Program is a 9-month mentoring initiative, delivered in partnership between GWNET and The World Bank. The program aims to empower women as agents of change driving the energy transition across the Pacific. PWIP’s objective is to increase women’s employment in Pacific Island energy institutions, fostering a stronger, more diverse energy sector that contributes to broader economic development in the region.
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Energising Women to Advance the Energy Transition in the SADC Region Mentoring Programme

Run by GWNET and SACREEE
We are proud to launch the first edition of this mentorship programme, dedicated to advancing the careers of women energy professionals from the SADC region. The initiative is led by the Global Women's Network for the Energy Transition (GWNET) in collaboration with the SADC Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (SACREEE), with financial support from the Austrian Development Agency (ADA), the operational unit of International Partnerships Austria.
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